2004 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Transit Connect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Transit Connect would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 138 kg more than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Honda Civic (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Transit Connect | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Transit Connect | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 97.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |